The Italian forward has no plans of a transfer away from the Etihad despite his current struggle to win a regular place in the first team, according to his representative

By Alex Hess

Nov 13, 2012 7:20:00 AM

The representative’s comments come in the wake of the Italian being
omitted from City’s matchday squad for their clash with Tottenham
on Sunday, with the Italian unable even to secure a place among the
substitutes.

In recent weeks, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez have represented
Roberto Mancini’s first-choice striking partnership, while Edin
Dzeko has developed a knack for goals from the bench, earning the
club a remarkable nine points as a substitute so far this
season.

"He doesn't want to leave," Raiola told reporters. "There's no
player who is ever happy with not playing in a game, but he accepts
it. It's all part of the game."

Balotelli has long been the subject of a rumored move away from
Manchester, and his club reportedly rejected approaches from PSG
and former club Inter for the striker in the summer.

The 22-year-old, however, is focused on regaining his place in the
first team at his current club as opposed to seeking a starting
berth elsewhere, according to his agent.

"There is no [transfer to] Italy and no plans to go there," Raiola
added. "He'll work until the end of his contract. [Sunday’s
omission] doesn't mean he wants to leave Manchester."